Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 9 - Sections 9.1-9.11 - Exercises - Conceptual Problems - Page 423: 128

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In covalent bonds, atoms share electrons to form a bond, hence they form a molecule. While in ionic bonds, atoms forms ions, which are attracted towards each other and held together bu electrostatic forces, hence no molecule is formed.

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